April 27, 1951-October 16, 2025 I know that I’m a little late posting about the tragic death of the legendary Ace Frehley, but I wanted to post about him after Thirty-One Days O’Horror so that I could give his death my full attention. As many of my readers know, I’m a massive KISS fan andContinue reading “Focus On: Ace Frehley”
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CyPhaCon Returns This Friday!
Celebrating Twelve Years!!! CyPhaCon returns to Lake Charles for its twelfth year this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Lake Charles Event Center (you might remember it as the Lake Charles Civic Center). This year’s event looks to be an excellent one, as the CyPhaCon staff have loaded up their guest list with some amazingContinue reading “CyPhaCon Returns This Friday!”
Tunes: Life In The Fast Lane (2023)
“Why don’t you come to your senses?” Life In The Fast Lane: The Eagles’ Reckless Ride Down The Rock & Roll Highway is a very decent read. The author, Mick Wall, is notorious for his sometimes scathing looks at some of the biggest acts in rock and metal. This book plays nice for the mostContinue reading “Tunes: Life In The Fast Lane (2023)”
Tunes: Duran Duran Future Past Tour 2023
June 9, 2023, The Woodlands, TX June is my birth month. That being said, I was a bit shocked (and happy) whenever my good friend, Patrick Bennett (who co-hosts the Filmsquatch Podcast with me and hosts a number of film festivals in southwest Louisiana), asked me if I’d like to join him for the DuranContinue reading “Tunes: Duran Duran Future Past Tour 2023”
Torn Hearts (2022)
“Atone.” Katey Sagal gives a commanding performance and carries the rest of the cast in 2022’s Torn Hearts. The film is a Blumhouse production written by Rachel Koller Croft and directed by Brea Grant. Along with Sagal (Married…With Children, Sons Of Anarchy) are Abby Quinn (Knock At The Cabin), Alexxis Lemire (The Half Of It,Continue reading “Torn Hearts (2022)”
The Year Of KISS: Sonic Boom (2009)
“Made Of Fire, Made Of Heat…..“ The KISS trip down memory lane proved extremely successful for the band from the mid 1990’s to 2002. Ace Frehley left the band permanently that year. Peter Criss left the band three times starting with his first exit in 2001and his final, permanent exit in 2004. With each CrissContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Sonic Boom (2009)”
The Year Of KISS: Unmasked (1980)
“All I want is a little conversation….” KISS entered the 1980’s in a state of flux. Peter Criss was out of the band and Ace Frehley was becoming disenchanted with the direction of the group. Despite this, he soldiered on and wrote two songs, co-wrote a third song, and provided lead vocals for all threeContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Unmasked (1980)”
The Year Of KISS: Dynasty (1979)
“I’ve Been A Gambler But I’m Nobody’s Fool….” 1977 saw KISS on top of the world. A trio of massively popular albums were followed up by a second live album, Alive II, which actually sold better than the much beloved Alive. In April of 1978 the band released their first greatest hits collection, Double Platinum.Continue reading “The Year Of KISS: Dynasty (1979)”
Metal Lords (2022)
“Why can’t we all not fit in together?” I like Metal Lords. The 2022 Netflix tale drops us into the lives of three teens, Hunter, Kevin, and Emily, who don’t fit at their school. Hunter dreams of being in a metal band that takes over the world. Kevin is torn between helping his best friendContinue reading “Metal Lords (2022)”
The Year Of KISS: Love Gun (1977)
“Make Me Feel Better…..” By 1977, KISS was one of the most popular bands in the world. Not only were Alive!, Destroyer, and Rock And Roll Over all successful albums, the band’s name and faces were plastered on tons of merchandise. KISS comics from Marvel, toy guitars, and a KISS radio were all released inContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Love Gun (1977)”
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